April 2003 - Thoroughbred Sports Car Club

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
TSCC TAKES TO THE WATERS
APRIL 2003
2003 COMMITTEE
President
Vice President / Social Director
Secretary
Treasurer
Editor
Peter Smart
Colin Allerdice
Sue Smart
Vic Andrews
Lindsay Day
Sporting Secretary & Point Score Keeper
Club Plate Registrar
Lester Gough
Roland Clark
Club Shop / Raffles / Club Property
John & Val Dixon
9630 1050 (H)
9874 0356 (H)
9630 1050 (H)
9589 3381 (H)
9939 2863 (H)
9262 6077 (FW)
9799 3209 (H/F)
9653 2866 (H)
9653 2867 (F)
9403 6905 (H)
Please note these are all honorary positions, carried out by members in their own time.
If you call them, please accept that they may have to call you back at a time convenient to
them.
General Meetings of the Club
Held on the second Wednesday of the month at the
Ryde RSL Bowling Club (Bowling Club Rooms)
724 Victoria Road, Ryde commencing at 8:00pm
OBJECTS OF THE CLUB
Fostering a better acquaintance and social spirit between the
various owners of Thoroughbred Sports Cars in Australia
To help and advance Thoroughbred Sports Cars in Australia
To establish and maintain, by example, a high standard of
Conduct and a Respect of the Laws of the Road
INCORPORATED AS AN ASSOCIATION
Registered No. Y15083-35
TSCC is affiliated with CAMS Limited
(formerly Confederation of Australian Motor Sport)
ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE SECRETARY
Sue Smart
204 Bettington Road
CARLINGFORD 2118
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CALENDAR 2003
FEB.
MAR
APR.
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG.
SEPT.
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
DATE
Wed. 12
Wed. 19
Sun. 23
Wed. 12
Wed. 19
Sat. 29
Sat 5
Wed. 9
Sat. 10
Wed 14
W/E 17
Wed 21
Sun 25
Wed 11
Sun 15
Wed 18
Sun 6
Wed 9
Sun 13
Wed 16
Sat 2
Wed 13
Wed 20
W/E 23
& 24
Sat 23
Sat 6
Sun 7
Wed 10
Sun 14
Wed 17
Wed 8
Wed 15
Sun 19
Sun 9
Wed 12
Wed 19
Sat 29
Sat 6
Sun 14
M
F
S
M
F
S
R
M
S
M
S
F
R
M
S
F
R
M
S
F
R
M
F
S
R
S
R
M
S
F
M
F
S
S
M
F
R
S
R
EVENT
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday Run
CMC President’s Run
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday Run
Twilight Run
Oran Park South
Monthly Meeting
Show-n-Shine Inaburra
Monthly meeting
TBA
Wednesday run
Oran Park G P
Monthly meeting
S. Highlands Xmas Lunch
Wednesday run
Oran Park South
Monthly meeting
Brass Monkey run
Wednesday run
Wakefield Park
Monthly meeting
Wednesday run
Shannon’s Display Eastern Creek
Oran Park G P
Restaurant Night
Oran Park South
Monthly meeting
Pride Ownership Day
Wednesday Run
Monthly meeting
Wednesday run
Historic House Visit
Obsevation Run
Monthly meeting
Wednesday run
Oran Park South
Christmas Dinner
Oran Park South
ORGANISER
Sue Smart
Vern Kelly
Col Allerdice
Sue Smart
Vern Kelly
Col Allerdice
Lester Gough
Col Allerdice
Roland Clark
Sue Smart
Roland Clark
Vern Kelly
Lester Gough
Sue Smart
Roland Clark
Vern Kelly
Lester Gough
Sue Smart
Les Johnson
Vern Kelly
Lester Gough
Sue Smart
Vern Kelly
TBA
PHONE NO.
9630 1050
9651 2770
9874 0356
9630 1050
9651 2770
9874 0356
9799 3209
9874 0356
9653 2866
9630 1050
9653 2866
9651 2770
9799 3209
9630 1050
9653 2866
9651 2770
9799 3209
9630 1050
9412 1838
9651 2770
9799 3209
9630 1050
9651 2770
Lester Gough
John Dixon
Lester Gough
Sue Smart
Peter Smart
Vern Kelly
Sue Smart
Vern Kelly
Peter Smart
Peter Smart
Sue Smart
Vern Kelly
Lester Gough
Col Allerdice
Lester Gough
9799 3209
9403 6905
9799 3209
9630 1050
9630 1050
9651 2770
9630 1050
9651 2770
9630 1050
9630 1050
9630 1050
9651 2770
9799 3209
9874 0356
9799 3209
NOTES:1. The events above are club sanctioned for the purposes of using club plates. Other events
listed elsewhere may be sanctioned upon application at a monthly meeting of the Club.
2. Wednesday Run destinations will be selected from the following: Lithgow Small Arms
Museum, Berrima Historic Village, Mt Anna Botanical Gardens, Brooklyn, Megalong Valley,
Fitzroy Falls, Toronto, Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens, Wallacia, North Head Artillery
Museum, Berry, and the Central Coast. Suggestions welcome, Contact Vern Kelly 9651 2770.
LEGEND:
M = Club Meeting (3 Points)
R = Racing Event (1 Point)
S = Social Events (2 Points)
F = Fun Run (No Points)
CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR: The above points are awarded to members for participation in
the events specified in the TSCC Calendar as printed, and any later amendments. With racing events,
one point is awarded either for racing or attending as a spectator. Also, you will be awarded two
points for contributing an article to Top Gear (to a maximum of 10 points).
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THOROUGHBRED SPORTS CAR CLUB
GENERAL MEETING HELD 12.02.03
Meeting commenced 8.00 p.m.
PRESENT: 21 members present
APOLOGIES:
Val & John Dixon, Ray & Margaret Ross, Wendy Kelly, Ron Pulling, Neville & Pam Floyd.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Moved that minutes of the previous meeting held on 13/11/02 be accepted: David Muir,
Seconded: Les Johnson
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE In & Out
•
CMC Affiliation Fee form
•
Avgas Passbook Application Forms fromAHMF Inc.
•
Burwood SES Display Flyer, Motorex flyer
•
Thankyou card from Roselee Johnson
•
Letter from Parkview Motor Inn, Parkes re accommodation
•
Letter to CMC Inc. returning affiliation fee and form
•
CAMS Application for Affiliation and cheque
TREASURER’S REPORT
Vic Andrews advised the following:
Bank Balance
$1,689.45
Term Deposit
$ 754.58
Total Funds
$2,444.03
Term deposit fell due in January, & the interest rate was minimal, so it has been rolled into the cheque account at
higher interest rate.
SOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT
Colin Allerdice reported that the committee had met and discussed the calendar. The following events would be
included:
• Pride of Ownership Day,
• Wednesday runs,
• Brass Monkey Run in July,
• Temora weekend,
• and various day runs on weekends.
Next event would be CMC President’s run on 23/2, starting at Rhodes and ending at Cook Park, Dolls Point for a
picnic lunch. On 29/3 a twilight run to Woy Woy for dinner. Flyer going to all members on these 2 events.
Wednesday run has been organised by Vernon Kelly – 19/2 to Kangaroo Valley.
COMPETITION SECRETARY
Lester Gough advised that the competition calendar has not yet been fully finalised by NSWRRC due to their
40th Anniversary events. Lester gave tentative dates, which will be published in our calendar.
CMC REPORT
Lester (our delegate) gave us run-down on matters discussed at the last meeting of CMC.
These included:
• Fuel passbook – which is issued to a person not a specific car,
• Concessional registration scheme (problems at some RTA offices, this is being remedied)
• MTA Centenary on 19/10/03 – special events being held.
• Orient Express Hotels may organise an event in the future similar to the London to Brighton Run - to
go from Sydney to Blue Mountains with veteran/vintage cars.
CLUB PLATES REGISTRAR’S REPORT
Roland Clark asked that members continue to send forms to him for proposed journeys.
MEETING CLOSED: 9.15 p.m.
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PETER’S PRESIDENTIAL PONDERINGS
Regretably, the Ponderings of President Peter for this edition have been lost in the aether during
the Editor’s recent computer crash. And as our worthy President is sunning his toes overseas at the
moment with Sue we are unable to obtain another copy of his sage advice which would no doubt
reflect on the Twilight Run and two Wednesday runs that have all been well attended.
Please note the following in relation to forthcoming events:
10 MAY
The SHOW AND SHINE AT INNABURRA near Sutherland is on.
Contact Roland Clark for the meeting place for the drive to Sutherland.
We have been advised that there will be a bus available to take members to a
suitable lunch location and that our cars will be secure at the display.
17-18 MAY
Please note that the TEMORA WEEKEND has been postponed and will be
Re-scheduled for either September or October….stay tuned for details.
15 JUNE
CHRISTMAS IN JUNE LUNCH at Ranleigh House in Robertson.
$45 per head (drinks are BYO or available at the venue)
Please contact Roland Clark ASAP to book your attendance. A deposit will be required.
13 JULY
Please note that the Brass Monkey Run has moved from the 6th to 13th July. Destination will
be the Bushranger Hotel at Collector for breakfast at 8:30am following departure from the
Crossroads Hotel, Casula at 6:00am. An overnight stay is being organized similar to last
years Mudgee stayover…..stay tuned for details.
SPORTING REPORT
By Lester Gough
Two events have been held since the last edition of Top Gear. Both passed without any members
competing. The second round in particular was under subscribed and those who did enter were able to
do very high numbers of laps representing very good value for their entry fee.
There has been a change of format for Supersprints run by the NSW Road Racing Club which form
the sporting part of the TSCC calendar. The standing start has been replaced with a flying start similar
to the CSCA Supersprint format.
The next round will be at Oran Park GP circuit on 25th May and will be a round of the State
Championship. Members are advised to get their entry in early for this round.
Any member wishing to compete, or just wishing to discuss competing or attending as a spectator
should feel free to contact me on 0411 117 370 or 9799 3209.
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TWILIGHT RUN & DINNER
Saturday 29 March 2003 saw the Club's Social Calendar kick off in style with a twilight run to Woy
Woy and dinner at the renowned Fisherman's Wharf Restaurant.
Nine cars left the Old Toll Gates at Berowra at the prescribed time taking advantage of the last day of
daylight saving.
The THOROUGHBRED cars making an impressive convoy were Rolls Royce (Les & Roselee
Johnson), Aston Martin (Ricky & Lyn Johnson), BMW (Peter & Sue Smart), Triumph TR6 (Colin &
Maria Allerdice), Toyota Soarer (David & Barbara Muir), Chev. Corvette (Graeme & Nola Webster),
Jaguar E Type (Brian & Barbara Marshall), Lexus (Roland & Stephanie Clark), and the prototype
Mazda " E Type" of Vem & Wendy Kelly.
The Dixons and the Stephens joined the group at Woy Woy
To maintain the conversation between each vehicle's driver and navigator along the way a small 50
question classic car general knowledge quiz was set.
The winners were the Smarts with 32 correct answers ... one better than Les & Roselee Johnson and
Vern & Wendy Kelly.
Well done everyone!!
For those club members who didn't go, you can test your knowledge as we have reproduced the quiz
on the following pages.
The answers are on page 10.
Colin Allerdice
Twilight Run & Dinner Quiz
Not that long ago, the British magazine, "Classic & Sports Car" named its 100 cars of the century.
You will find listed below 50 of them. Or at the least the model - your challenge as you drive north is
to list the manufacturer of each model. Best of luck!
1 . Silver Ghost
2. Alfonso
3. Bearcat
4. Seven
5. Lambda
6. Type 35
7. Speed Six
8. 6C 1750 GS
9. Model A
10. Airflow
11. 77
12. Speedster 852
13. SS100
14. 328
15. 500 Topolino
16. T150
17. Aprilia
18. Champion
19. 4CV
20. 202-110 Coupe
21. 2CV
22. 166
23. M 120
24. Dyna
25. Z-102 Coupe
26. TR2/3/3A
27. 600 Multipla
28. Elite
29. R-Type Continental
30. DB4/DB4 GT
31. PV 544
32. 96
33. B
34. 911
6
35. R16
36. Mustang
37. Ro80
38. Muira P400
39. RX7
40. Quattro
41. 365 GTB/4 Daytona
42. Stratos
43. R5
44. NSX
45. Viper
46. Model 8101812
47. A8
48. FF
49. LS 400
50. E Type
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Occasional jottings since the last edition of Top Gear. Keep the ‘goss’ coming.
•
Lester, Pam and Richard spent holidays on the Gold Coast recently - celebrating Pam's birthday at
Jupiter's Casino for lunch.
•
Pam and Norm Johnson have been holidaying in Victoria.
•
Chris and Joan Johnson have just returned from a bike ride to South Australia for 2 weeks.
•
Vic and Judy Andrews' son Ross and bride Ellas were married in February. A group of club
members were there at the ceremony and the wonderful reception afterwards. The bride and
groom honeymooned in Fiji. Shortly after, Judy and Vic enjoyed a holiday on Hamilton Island.
•
Who was seen skinny dipping in the Smart’s pool one Saturday night? Apparently not a pretty
sight!
•
Peter and Sue Smart are enjoying a six week holiday in Europe and will be back for the May
general meeting.
TSCC
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
12/2/03 to 12/3/03
Bank Balance as at
2/12/03 …………………………………………………………
Income
Membership fees
$640.00 (total $1500)
xmas P
$120.00
Term Deposit
$754.58
Interest
Total Income
$3.77
………….
……………………………………………
$1,689.45
$1,518.35
Expenses
CMC Fees
V.Andrews Printing
Membership cards x500
Total Expenses
Total Funds
$25.00
$213.95
………….
……………………………………………
2/12/03 ………………………………………………………….
$238.95
$2,968.85
Vic Andrews
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THOROUGHBRED SPORTS CAR CLUB
GENERAL MEETING HELD 12th MARCH 2003
Meeting commenced 8.00 p.m.
PRESENT - 18 members present.
APOLOGIES: Grant Liddell, Penny Creighton, Malcolm Stephen, Norm & Pam Johnson, Lester Gough, Tony
& Sandra Johnston, Neville & Pam Floyd, Lindsay Day,
Chris & Joan Johnson.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Moved that minutes of the previous meeting held on 12/2/03 be accepted: Vernon Kelly,
Seconded: Les Johnson.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
•
CAMS Certificate of Affiliation and related forms
•
Race & Rally Repairs flyer and letter re advertising
•
CMC Inc. Minutes of January meeting and Agenda for March meeting
•
CMC - Information Sheet re Historical Conditional Registration Scheme (HCRS)
•
Bathurst Historic Car Club flyer re Gold Country Car Rally
BUSINESS RELATING TO THE CORRESPONDENCE
Race & Rally Repairs may be a potential advertiser – to be followed up.
Information re HCRS to be passed on to Editor of newsletter.
Gold Country Car Rally to be a club-sanctioned event, 2 members attending so far.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Vic Andrews advised the bank balance $2,968.85 Club shirts in stock approx.20.
EDITOR’S REPORT
Lindsay would like articles for April newsletter by 31st March.
SOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT
CMC President’s run – Col Allerdice advised no members attended as the day was wet.
Twilight run set for 29th March, notices have gone out by email and fax. to members not at last meeting.
Wednesday run 19/3/03 – to Brisbane Water for a boat ride & lunch, Vern Kelly handed out flyers.
COMPETITION SECRETARY
Lester sent apology and advised that next event is 5th April at Oran Park (NSWRRC).
Interested members should contact him for entry forms.
CLUB PLATES REGISTRAR’S REPORT
Roland Clark advised that there has been very little activity. He commented that some staff at RTA know very
little about the concessional registration scheme.
Assistant Registrar Ray Ross signed forms in Roland’s absence. Ray is now living in Oberon and Roland asked
for someone to replace him – Peter Smart volunteered.
CLUB SHOP
Val & John Dixon advised that there are polarfleece jackets and shirts available – prices as published on back
page of newsletter.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Adrian raised the question of club caps, which will be investigated by the committee as to minimum order and
cost from the company which supplies our shirts and jackets.
MEETING CLOSED: 9.15 p.m.
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Council of Motor Clubs Inc.
(Formally known as Council of Veteran, Vintage & Thoroughbred Motor Clubs Inc.)
>GPO Box 3954 Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
ABN: 33 064 218 215
Matters relating to the Historical Conditional Registration Scheme
Further to the delegates meeting on Monday 27 January 2003, 1 have been in contact with the RTA in
regard to several issues raised by members either as part of the meeting or afterwards. The following
may relate to specific clubs or cases; however, the answers are of importance to all of us and your
members should be informed ASAP.
Vehicles being issued with Historic Conditional Registration (HCRS) without ALL necessary
forms being presented. In particular the 1259 Club Authorization Form.
The RTA states that all registry offices have been issued with the manual and instructions to cover all
versions of Conditional Registration. Even if the particular office slips up during this transition period
the facts are that any vehicle not having a complete set of documents technically is not registered and
the driver is at risk of not being covered by insurance and a charge of driving an unregistered vehicle.
The particular case presented at the meeting has been referred to the RTA registry concerned to rectify
the mistake and all offices will receive a memo reminding them of the procedures. If you know of
other cases I suggest that someone warn the owner and correct the situation.
Vehicles on Club Runs being required to show proof of the run being genuine.
The RTA and the CMC agree that nothing has changed in this area from the old club plate scheme. We
have advised many times in the past that members should carry a copy of the club magazine or events
calendar in the vehicle to avoid being unable to answer police enquiries which they are legitimately
able to ask anyone using a vehicle displaying HCRS plates.
Clarification of obtaining permission for longer service runs from the Registrar.
Again the rules have not changed from the club plate scheme. The owner may take the vehicle out to a
service station or to check things are OK before a Club Run within a reasonable distance of the place
of garaging. This distance may vary from a city-based member to a country member well out of town.
However, commonsense will dictate the definition of reasonable distance and no one should think that
they can be smarter than the system as this has been tried before and was jumped on from a great
height. Remember that there are over 30,000 members of CMC Clubs out there and they have reported
and will continue to report unusual movements of vehicles to someone on the CMC committee who
will then follow it up with the Club concerned. If the vehicle has to travel a longer distance for repairs
or other legitimate reasons the owner must contact the Club registrar or another member of the
executive and seek permission. If this is granted then the Club must record the details in the
'daybook,' as the RTA refers to it, and the vehicle must only travel on that particular trip as recorded.
Transfer of HCRS to another person
The RTA advises that this is not possible at present but is due for consideration in what they refer to as
the Stage 2 Review.
Can HCRS plates be put on hold
Again this is not possible at the moment but will be reviewed in Stage 2. It should be noted that it
costs $20 to put plates on hold and a new set cost $30 so unless you are in love with the current ones it
may not be worth the hassle. This may change if the RTA releases the plates numbered below 20,000
and people have significant number plates.
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Clubs being without HRCS for up to three weeks
It seems that the one case in point was a large club which is no longer in the CMC and they did not
have the benefit of our "order form" which we sent to the RTA to warn them of where a large numbers
of plates would be required and when. The Registry in question did not have enough plates in stock
when the Club Registrar turned up just before Christmas and the club had to wait until the New Year
for a delivery. You will remember that I advised Registrars to check with their chosen Registry just
before they needed their bulk plates to ensure a supply was available.
The multiple entry of clubs on the 1259 form for HRCS
The CMC's understanding of this issue seems to differ from the CHMC (Bush Council). We have sent
our version to the RTA and have received their confirmation so we must assume it is correct. If an
applicant fills in one or more additional clubs in the three lines provided under the line for the Primary
Club (which is the Club that signs the bottom left corner of the 1259 form) then he or she can take
their vehicle on those additional clubs' events without necessarily notifying or obtaining permission
from the Primary Club. This is PROVIDED that the other nominated Club or Clubs are RTA approved
to issue HCRS to their members and the applicant is a financial member of those Clubs. None of these
additional Clubs has the right to give permission for special trips such as service, etc. as mentioned
above; only the Primary Club can do this! It is not OK to list Clubs which do not have HCRS or ones
which you might be joining this year. You are filling in a legal document. Do not speculate!
Most other items raised were not clearly RTA problems or in some cases third hand therefore I did not
raise them. However, if anyone can give me details of such things as cars with the green and white
"forklift truck" plates with C at the end, no roadworthy sign off by the Club, no pink slip, non RTA
approved clubs issuing 1259 forms, and vehicles outside of the guidelines I will take them up with the
RTA or the Club concerned if it is one of ours. HOWEVER, I must have facts and numbers, as I will
not act on rumour or speculation.
For those Clubs keenly interested in the Rally HCRS, I have been assured that the department holding
things up has been asked to respond urgently, as the original request goes back to 20 March 2002 and
hopefully we will see results soon.
1 hope these details assist you in continuing to control our HCRS for the privilege it is, and to stop
those who would treat it as "cheap rego".
Regards,
Terry Thompson
President, Council of Motor Clubs (NSW) Inc.
QUIZ ANSWERS
1 . Rolls Royce
2. Hispano-Suiza
3. Stutz
4. Austin
5. Lancia
6. Bugati
7. Bentley
8. Alfa Romeo
9. Ford
10. Chrysler
11. Tatra
12. Auburn
13.Jaguar
14. BMW
15. Fiat
16. Talbot Largo
17. Lancia
18. Studebaker
19. Renault
20. Cisitalia
21. Citroen
22. Ferrari
23.Jaguar
24. Panhard
25.Pegaso
26. Triumph
27. Fiat
28. Lotus
29. Bentley
30. Ferrari
31. Volvo
32. Saab
33. MG
34. Porsche
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35. Renault
36. Ford
37. NSU
38. Lamborghini
39. Mazda
40. Audi
41. Ferrari
42. Lancia
43. Renault
44. Honda
45. Dodge
46. Cord
47. Audi
48. Jensen
49. Lexus
50. Jaguar
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ANOTHER THOROUGHBRED COMING SOON
The aluminium body of Les Johnson’s Aston Martin DB R takes shape
WEDNESDAY LUNCH RUN TO WOY WOY
Enjoying someone else doing the driving
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Vic & Judy Andrews and Roselee Johnson enjoying lunch
Vern Kelly and Peter Smart enjoying a chat
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LUNCH AT WOY WOY
Wednesday, 19th March 2003
The usual meeting place when going north, the old toll gates at Berowra saw twelve very happy
souls. It was a glorious day, the sun was shining, everyone was happy (despite what had started
the day before in Iraq) the cars were spick and span, what more could you want for a Wednesday
run? The promise of an enjoyable day made the drive to Woy Woy on the old Pacific Highway a
treat.
The happy souls were:
Vic and Judy Andrews, minus the Volvo; Roland and Stephanie Clark in their yellow MG (the
first time it's had a run in ages); Vern and Wendy Kelly in the yellow E Type; Les and Roselee
Johnson chauffeured by Tony Johnson (without Sandra who was relaxing on Norfolk Island for a
week) in the Holden Statesman; Peter Smart without Sue (she was playing the finals of her tennis
competition) was accompanied in the BMW by future TSCC members, Paul and Jan Goddard.
The trip along the winding roads of the Pacific Highway were a joy, especially in an open car. The
group arrived at Woy Woy in good time. The boat had not arrived, so we sat on the balcony of
'The Boathouse Restaurant' awaiting it's arrival. It wasn't long and the ferry arrived. Boarding
was easy, and it didn't take us very long to get settled. We didn't have it to ourselves though. It
made three stops, each time picking up and letting off passengers.
It was very pleasant touring the tranquil waters. There were some quaint houses on the foreshore,
there were also some mansions there's no holding back development. The macho men spent most
of the ride outside, while the ladies were split some inside, some outside soaking up the sun and
feeling the breeze through their hair. The two hour ferry ride went very quickly it could have had
something to do with the champagne that flowed as soon as we boarded!
(Thanks Vern and Paul I think)
We arrived back at the jetty, stepped off and sat down to a two course luncheon at 'The Boathouse'
(aptly named). A good venue. Vern and Wendy on their reconnoitre the week before had
organised a set menu with internal choices. Most of us had the fish and chips you can't go past
that meal when near the water.
We were joined by friends of ours, Albert and Shirley Ralph (local Killcare residents). A few
more pleasant hours were whiled away, the conversation flowed, the laughter increased, a few
problems of the world were solved a very good day. A quick telephone call to Sue Smart, with
the good news that her tennis team was victorious on the day.
There was no call to Sandra on Norfolk wouldn't want to disrupt any walking/relaxing adventures.
Both these lady's presence was missed, maybe next time.
Thanks to the Kelly's for taking up Joan Johnson's recommendation and booking the ferry ride
and lunch at 'The Boathouse Restaurant'; a definite thoroughbred day.
Stephanie Clark
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CMC MAJOR EVENTS
Issued APRIL. 2003
6/4/2003
GOULBURN SWAP
GOULBURN SHOWGROUND
6/4/2003
BURWOOD CLASSIC CAR & LEISURE FESTIVAL
BURWOOD PARK
6-12/4/2003
ALVIS NATIONAL RALLY
BATEMANS BAY & CANBERRA
12-21/4/2003
VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB EASTER RALLY
BATHURST
13/4/2003
HUNTER VALLEY STEAMFEST SHOW & SHINE
MAITLAND PARK
18-24/4/2003
MUSTANG NATIONAL CONCOURS
PENRITH PANTHERS
18-21/4/2003
CHMC EASTER PALLY
GUNDAGAI & TUMUT
18-21/4/2003
AUSTIN HEALEY NATIONAL PALLY
COWRA
20/4/2003
VW NATIONALS 2003
FAIRFIELD CITY SHOWGROUNDS
25-27/4/2003
COWRA AVC 10TH BIRTHDAY RALLY
COWRA
27/4/2003
GENERAL MOTORS DAY DISPLAY
PANTHERS - PENRITH
415/2003
VOLVO CAR CLUB SWAP
NURSERY CENTPE-ROUSE HILL
18/5/2003
BRITISH FORD DISPLAY DAY
WINDFORD WINDSOR
18-23/5/2003
WOLSELEY 12TH NATIONAL PALLY
MUSWELLBROOK
15/6/2003
CENTRAL COAST HISTORIC SWAP
GOSFORD SHOWGROUND
22-23/6/2003
ARDC TOURING AND SPORTS CAR FESTIVAL
EASTERN CREEK RACEWAY
29/6/2003
SOUTH COAST HOLDEN SHOW & SHINE
KEMBLA GRANGE RACECOURSE
5-6/7/2003
MEGUIARS MOTOREX 03
SYDNEY SHOWGROUNDS - HOMEBUSH
6/7/2003
BENTLEY DRIVERS CLUB ANNUAL CONCOURS
BALMORAL BEACH
12-13/7/2003
LUKEY MOUNTAIN CLASSIC
LITHGOW-YOUNG-GOULBURN
20/7/2003
LIVERPOOL SUPER SWAP
FAIRFIELD SHOWGROUND
26/7/2003
ALL FORDS SWAP MEET
PETER WARREN - WARWICK FARM
2717/2003
ALL FORD DAY - 100 YEARS OF FORD
PETER WARREN - WARWICK FARM
16-17/8/2003
COOTAMUNDRA WATTLE RALLY
COOTAMUNDRA
23-24/8/2003
SHANNONS EASTERN CREEK CLASSIC
EASTERN CREEK RACEWAY
31/8/2003
VSCC BOL' DOR
WAKEFIELD PARK - GOULBURN
5-7/9/2003
H S R C A HISTORIC RACING
EASTERN CREEK RACEWAY
14/9/2003
MERCEDES BENZ CONCOURS
SILVERWATER PARK
14/9/2003
ROVER OWNERS CLUB DISPLAY DAY
DARVALL PARK - DENISTONE
22-26/9/2003
GEORGE GREEN HUB RALLY - VSCC
ORANGE
3-5/10/2003
TRIUMPH TR REGISTER NATIONAL CONCOURS
ARMIDALE
11-12/10/2003
50s & 60s TRIBUTE WEEKEND
QUEANBEYAN & CANBERRA
12/10/2003
ALL BRITISH DAY
LIVERPOOL CATHOLIC CLUB
19/10/2003
M. T. A. CENTENARY OF MOTORING
SYDNEY TO CENNTENIAL PARK
19/10/2003
ALL CHRYSLER DAY
FAIRFIELD SHOWGROUND
1-2/11/03
A P O C A SIX HOUR RELAY RACE
EASTERN CREEK RACEWAY
4-11/10/2003
TRIUMPH NATIONALS
QUEENSLAND
22/11/2003
VICTORIA BARRACKS CLOSING RALLY - VSCC
VICTORIA BARRACKS - PADDINGTON
29-30/11/2003
H S R C A HISTORIC PACING
WAKEFIELD PARK - GOULBURN
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Lucas (or the Prince of Darkness)
An, Aston Martin doesn't leak oil ............................. it marks it's territory.
Did you hear about the man whose Aston didn't leak oil? The factory took it back and worked on it
until it did.
Did you hear the one about the guy that peeked into an Aston and asked the owner "How can you tell
one- switch from another at night? They all look the. same. He replied. it does not matter which one
you use, nothing happens
The Lucas motto: "Get home before dark."
Lucas - Patent holder for the short circuit.
Lucas. - Inventor of the first intermittent wiper.
Lucas - Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp.
The three position Lucas headlight switch - Dim, Flicker and Off.
The Original Anti-Theft Device - Lucas Electrics.
“I have had a Lucas pacemaker for years and have never had any trou.……..”
If Lucas made guns, wars would not start
Back in the 70s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and began manufacturing vacuum cleaners.
It was the only product they offered which did. not suck.
Q: Why do the British drink warm beer?
A: Because Lucas makes their refrigerators
Alexander Graham Bell invented the Telephone; Thomas Edison invented the Light Bulb; and Joseph
Lucas invented the Short Circuit.
Recommended procedure before taking on a repair of Lucas equipment: Check the position of the
stars, kill a chicken and walk three times clockwise around your car chanting:" Oh mighty Prince of
Darkness protect your unworthy servant"
THE SWAP MEET
THE SWAP MEET
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Sunday 4th May 2003
At the Nursery Industry Assoc.
LOT 8 Annangrove Road Rouse Hill
From 6AM
BUY, SWAP or SELL!
SWAP SITES $ 10.00
BUYERS & LOOKING $2.00
OFF STREET PARKING $2.00
100 UNDER COVER SITES AVAILABLE.
No bookings taken, first in, first served.
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Car parts & accessories
Canteen available at the venue.
Memorabilia & collectables
Books & magazines
Organised by the Volvo Car Club of NSW Inc.
All correspondence to
P.O. Box 1065 Sutherland NSW 1499
Classic, veteran, vintage & modern
IT'S ON RAIN, HAIL OR SHINE
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All makes & Models
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This Newsletter is published by:
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the Newsletter, which has been published in good faith as supplied to the editor.
Articles are invited and should be sent or faxed to the Editor for publication, showing the name and
address of the author.
CLUB SHOP
NEW!!
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available for sale in sizes:S (small) 1 only
M (medium) 1 only
L (large) 7 only
XL ( extra large) 5 only
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On SPECIAL this month are:
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Sizes range from S (small ) - XL (Extra Large).
Limited stock so be quick to get these winter
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Contact John & Val Dixon...Tel. 9403 6905.
Special fitting times can be arranged by appointment
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